Needed a special card for my momma this week. It's been one of those "perfect storm" kinds of seasons for her, where multi-generational stresses are pulling from all directions. I can't do much about any of it except to work on my own health issues so she can stop worrying about ME so much--but I can PRAY and I can send cards. So that's what I'm doing.
I tried the new Stampin' Up watercolor pencils (coming January 4th!) for the first time and I do really like them, although I need practice. I overworked the area under the background flowers, so I had trouble blending there. And I will use Blender Pens instead of Aquapainters next time, because there was a LOT of water, too much for the Whisper White to soak up efficiently.
So--learning curve! But my mom makes cards, too, so she doesn't mind me trying new things on her : )
I did like the layout, and it was easy to do with the Layering Circles dies. I think the intense colors and big, bold flowers called for a clean boldness of design. Then I added a little spatter grunge to loosen it all up so it wasn't too serious.
Can't wait to play more with the watercolor pencils! I'll be sure to share when I do. Check back all this month for glimpse of other brand new products from the 2017 Spring Occasions Catalog... and let me know if you need one mailed to you!
I'm sure your mom will love her card! It's very pretty. Hope things get better real soon for her & you.
Posted by: Renee Hughes | 12/02/2016 at 07:46 PM
Your card is Beautiful.
Posted by: Sharon | 12/03/2016 at 09:10 AM
I think your card turned out very nice for your mom. I love watercolor! Im excited!
Posted by: Barb Pohl | 12/03/2016 at 12:02 PM
This is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Kim | 12/03/2016 at 08:03 PM